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To: smolejv@gmx.net who wrote (5965)7/18/2001 9:39:50 AM
From: carranza2  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 74559
 
Many of the Conquistadores were from Extremadura, a province whose name is suggestive of its barren soil, poverty, etc. The lack of opportunity, a fanatical faith, and greed drove them to gamble it all in America.

The Conquest is a fascinating subject as are the Conquistadores. I'll look for the Rushdie book. Thanks for the tip.